Introductory Abstract Algebra book for self study with solution manual

Question

I have covered basics of proofs and i am doing Real Analysis side by side and so i wanted to dive into abstract algebra. Please suggest me for the same

I would like to have a textbook in similar to taste of "Understanding Analysis" by Stephen Abbot. Basically a book that teaches intuition behind the subject

Thanks

Answer 1

Try Gallian's "Contemporary Abstract Algebra (Eighth Edition)". The solution to each odd numbered exercise is in the back.

Answer 2

1. Abstract Algebra by Dummit and Foote
2. Contemporary Abstract Algebra by Joseph Gallian
3. Basic Abstract Algebra by Bhattacharya, Jain and Nagpaul
4. A Concrete Approach to Abstract Algebra by W W Sawyer